Which Carnival ship was or is your best experience and why

Our new favorite Carnival ship it the Celebration. We love that there are so many different places to eat. It never felt crowded. And the crew were great.

We were on the Spirit a couple weeks back. We definitely prefer the smaller ships because walking around the big behemoths wears us out. So we already booked another cruise on the Spirit for next February and we're considering a Panama Canal sailing on the Legend (same ship class) in 2025.

I really hope Carnival elects to keep a few of the smaller ships around. Although I understand the "Bigger is Better" business model for the lines, us old folks don't relish the idea of practically having to train for a marathon just to be able to walk from forward to aft.

Absolutely true feeling, no matter which ship!

Carnival Breeze back in 2015. There is nothing like that first ship that gets you hooked! That first "cruise high" is unmatched. Then sitting on that balcony for the first sunrise!!! I get goosebumps thinking about it !

Miracle, been on it 4 times and sister ship Legend twice. They are Spirit class ships built specifically to fit in the Panama Canal. 2 foot clearance on either side is awesome to see from a balcony when in the locks. Some find Miracle’s decor a bit garish but we like it.

Balconies are addictive. Once you have had one it is hard to not have one.

I've never had more than a balcony because I'm too cheap to get anything expensive, but would love the experience! But then I'm afraid I would get spoiled to that. Lol

Agree!

Agree!

The Jubilee in 1995, our first cruise and the one that hooked us!